Consultant Marcus Dell’Artino and former lawmaker Isela Blanc join the pod to talk about the impact federal cuts will have in Arizona.  Then Dennis and Colin talk Elon Musk, the Phoenix Suns, and our first lawmaker playlist.

Dennis is joined by Danny Seiden, President and CEO at Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to talk about legislation to keep the Arizona Diamondbacks in Chase Field.

Marlene Woods joins the pod to explain why she is already launching a campaign to unseat Congressman David Schweikert in the 2026 election. Then Dennis and Colin talk Gavin Newsom, transgender athletes, and the Suns’ playoff chances.

AZ Family anchor Jared Dillingham stops by to talk about how journalism is changing in the Trump era. Then Dennis and Colin talk about rough weeks for the Cardinals and the Suns.

Dennis and Colin talk legislative immunity, immigrant bounties, and naming stuff after Trump. Then they name their top albums on the past 25 years.

Votebeat reporter Jen Fifield joins the pod to talk about a Republican proposal to get faster election results. Then Dennis and Colin debate the new batch of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Congressman Greg Stanton joins the pod to talk about the current state of things in Washington and why Elon Musk is a threat to democracy. Then Dennis and Colin debate the best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows.

Axios reporters Jessica Boehm and Jeremy Duda join the pod to discuss the federal funding freeze.  Then Dennis and Colin break down the Simple Minds tour and a morning pigeon massacre.

Arizona Republic reporters Stephanie Murray and Ron Hansen stop by the pod to talk about President Trump’s executive orders. Then Dennis and Colin talk Elon Musk and the bands we wish we’d seen live.

Hank Stephenson of the Arizona Agenda returns to the pod to help make sense of the Governor’s budget. Then Dennis and Colin discuss the sad state of social media and ask if it’s time for the Suns to trade Devin Booker.